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P979 HYD

1996 Honda VFR750F

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,658 mi
Last recorded23,658 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR750F33,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP979 HYD
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 23,658 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 23,658 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 21,081 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 21,066 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 19,937 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2022 19,925 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2019 18,621 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 18,569 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 18,296 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 Oct 2016 17,941 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 17,941 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 15,880 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

temporary tyre repair in rear

Pass 22 Oct 2014 15,405 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 14,630 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 13,953 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 13,953 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

How Reliable is the Honda VFR750F?

Based on 69,140 MOT tests across 6,757 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
663
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
6,757
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 986
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 851
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 737
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 542
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 416
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P979 HYD is a 1996 Honda VFR750F in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Honda VFR750F models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 33,151 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda VFR750F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P979 HYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR750F typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 30 years old, this Honda VFR750F is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P979 HYD registered?

P979 HYD is a 1996 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 5 September 1996.

Is P979 HYD safe to buy?

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